Job Posting

Faculty/Instructor

Idaho Division of Human Resources

Idaho Falls, ID US

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION:

This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

Eastern Idaho Technical College - Faculty/Instructor

Priority consideration will be given to those applications received by July 20th, 2014. Scheduling for interviews will begin at that time.

Start Date:

August 18, 2014

Contract Length:

166 days

GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTION:

Teach a minimum of 30 credit hours or equivalent per academic year with possible overload hours.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Web Development Instructor will provide instruction for students in the areas of Networking, Development best practices, HTML 5/CSS/JavaScript, Java, FTP, Adobe Software, Access, SQL, VB, C#, API’s, web project management, site marketing, at least one server-side language/framework (ASP.NET forms and/or MVC, PHP, Ruby on Rails), web accessibility, and CMS such as Joomla, Drupal, Business Catalyst, Wordpress etc. The Instructor will be responsible for providing students with a complete syllabus containing course objectives; presenting enthusiastic, well prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus; continually promoting the development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, and decision-making; providing the student with timely information and feedback on his/her academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework, and projects; maintaining accurate, up-to-date records of student academic performance; and possessing a thorough knowledge and understanding of all college policies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mastery of Subject Matter

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline.
• Display an ability to interpret and evaluate theories in the field or discipline.
• Connect subject matter with related fields.
• Stay current in subject matter through professional development and collaboration with industry.

Teaching Performance

• Work constantly to instill in students the technical and academic competencies and employment behavior expected within the specific career field.
• Prepare for class and lab instruction and show written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitation of location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individual or student groups involved.
• Develop and maintain a classroom and lab environment conducive to effective learning with the limits of the resources provided.
• Develop and enforce appropriate rules and expectations of students in the classroom and lab settings that are in compliance with EITC policies/procedures and that result in a safe, effective learning environment.
• Meet and conduct assigned classes in a professional manner.
• Maintain standards of teaching at the collegiate level and perform according to the Standards of Performance outlined in the EITC policies and procedures.

Evaluation of Student Learning

• Effectively administer assessment of student learning and technical objectives.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and administrative guidelines.

Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Effectively manage the departmental budget and work closely with EITC staff to insure that all assets, materials, supplies, etc., are properly managed.
• Advise students, in cooperation with counselors, administrators, etc., in order to insure that effective services are identified that will assist students in achieving their objective.
• Ensure that safe and reasonable precautions are implemented to protect students, equipment, and facilities.

Participation in College and Program Activities

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, college committees, and college activities.
• Participate in professional development opportunities both within and outside EITC.

Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and the public the mission and operation of Eastern Idaho Technical College and the specific program.
• Cooperate with other members of the EITC staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the operation and management of EITC through effective planning and communication with administration and all staff personnel.
• Assist in the selection of resource materials and equipment and make facility improvement recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the policy on evaluation of instructional staff as established by Eastern Idaho Technical College Evaluation procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of full-time work experience in web design, web development and web project management OR an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Web Design, Web Development or related field with 5+ years of experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 2+ years of experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, and faculty.
• Display a student-centered approach.
• Willingness to reinforce all lecture lessons with hands-on experiences.
• Willingness to expand program to meet regional needs.
• Consistently demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.
• The ability to obtain an Idaho Professional Technical Education Certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Industry Certifications such as CIW, WOW, Adobe ACE or ACA, Microsoft MTA, MCSA or MCSD.
• 3+ years of post-secondary, professional-technical teaching experience.
• Online and hybrid teaching experience.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience with mobile application development.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Web Design, Web Development or related field experience